Barker General Store
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
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Barker General Store is a historic general store located at Beecher Hollow in Saratoga County, New York. The main block was constructed in 1847 and is a 2+1⁄2-story, gable-roofed rectangular building. A 2-story, shed-roofed addition was added in 1870. It features a tall portico supported by four Tuscan order turned wood columns. It is an example of transitional Federal / Greek Revival commercial architecture. A concealed area is believed to have served as a hiding place for escaped slaves being transported on the Underground Railroad.[2]
Location1 Military Rd., Beecher Hollow, New York
Coordinates43°13′18″N 74°6′16″W
Area3.5 acres (1.4 ha)
ArchitecturalstyleFederal, Greek Revival
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| Location | 1 Military Rd., Beecher Hollow, New York |
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| Coordinates | 43°13′18″N 74°6′16″W |
| Area | 3.5 acres (1.4 ha) |
| Architectural style | Federal, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 02000303[1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 1, 2002 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1]